SR engine swap

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The SR20 can bolt-in to a Datsun 1200 without cutting the firewall, though it's easier with an original automatic-equpped car (which has a bigger central tunnel). The 1989 SR series is considered to be the replacement for the 1981 CA Engine based primarily on NVH improvements. It is heavier and bulkier than the CA series, but the SR20 puts out more HP than the CA18 or CA20 engines. In most Australia states, 2-liter is the largest normal engine swap into 1200, so the SR20 naturally aspirated is the ultimate capacity swap. In North America where there are no laws limiting capacity swaps, the KA24 is a more popular swap due to the larger CCs, higher horsepower and higher availability.

Overview

• SR18Di was made for a while (1990-1993), but has less HP than a GA16DE engine -- see GA Engine Swap
• SR18DE made 125HP, but is much heavier and bulkier than CA18DE 131 HP
• SR20Di only 122 HP (single-point Fuel Injection)
• SR20VE is the hot one, with NEO VVL variable camshaft timing and lift. Unfortunately it was only available in FWD vehicles.

RWD vs. FWD block

RWD SRs:

• Nissan Silvia S13, S14, S15 (240SX) 1990-2002
• NIssan 180SX

Crossmember

SR can use the same mounts as L-series or Z-series.

Here is a 1200 crossmember, horns removed and low profile horns fabricated:

Transmissions

Colors

Red Top: S13/180SX/Bluebird/Pulsar 1989–1994, Garrett T25G turbo 
Black Top: S13/180SX 1994–1998, Garrett T25G turbo
Black Top: S14 1994–1998,  VTC, Garrett T28
Black Top: S15 1999–2002,  VTC, Garrett T28, Coil-pack, 6-speed
Silver Top: Avenir 1995–2001
Silver Top: R'nessa 1997-2001 

Forum

Discussion: AFRacer's journal of SR20DET Swap into Left-hand-drive 1200

Sources

Japan Market
R10   	SR20D   
S13   	SR20D   
U12   	SR20D   
WU12  	SR20D   
WU12  	SR20D   
C23   	SR20DE  
C24   	SR20DE  
M11   	SR20DE  
M12   	SR20DE  
N30   	SR20DE  
P10   	SR20DE  
P10E  	SR20DE  
P11   	SR20DE  
P11E  	SR20DE  
R11   	SR20DE  
RB14  	SR20DE  
RS13  	SR20DE  
S14   	SR20DE  
S15   	SR20DE  
U13   	SR20DE  
U14   	SR20DE  
V10   	SR20DE  
W10   	SR20DE  
W11   	SR20DE  
WP11  	SR20DE  
M12   	SR20DET 
N14   	SR20DET 
N30   	SR20DET 
RS13  	SR20DET 
S14   	SR20DET 
S15   	SR20DET 
U13   	SR20DET 
W10   	SR20DET 
W11   	SR20DET 
S13   	SR20DT  
U12   	SR20DT  
P11   	SR20VE  
P12   	SR20VE  
U14   	SR20VE  
WP11  	SR20VE  
T30   	SR20VET

Identification

S13 - no VVT
S14/S15 - VVT (neo bulge), DET has twin slope cam cover
FWD - distributor on back of head
RWD - distributor on left side of head at front
S14/S15 DET - COP ignition (no distributor)

FWD - Nissan Sentra

S13 1994–1998 Red Top SR20DE/SR20DET - plug wires and no NEO bulge (no VVT)

S13 1994–1998 Black Top

S14/S15 1994–2002 Black Top

S14 SR20DE - NEO bulge

S14 SR20DET - NEO bulge w/twin sloping cam cover
COP ignition - no plug wires

S15 SR20DE - plug wires & distributor
Same as S14

S15 SR20DET - COP (no distributor) twin slope-cover
Same as S14

Ignition

S14 SR20DE NEO - distributor on left side of head on front 
S14 SR20DET - COP, no plug wires

Richard Swap

Some guys at Ozdat swapped an SR20DE into a 1200, costs were $1400 for the engine swap part, $2000 total including the car.

• Richards SR20DE 1200 banga :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m7U4qwIGaM

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